An open house at Lake Nokomis Community Center will preview future designs for Hiawatha Park and Golf Course, offering interaction with the project team.

The Memphis Zoo announced the death of Kwizera the gorilla; she was found unresponsive and could not be revived. She was a beloved resident since 2009.

Henry Horton State Park in Tennessee introduces a new accessible 1.5-mile greenway with amenities exploring local ecosystem and history, funded by environmental grants and in-kind labor.

Harrington Beach State Park in Wisconsin, with over a mile of Lake Michigan shoreline, is a top summer destination for activities like camping, picnicking, and bird watching.

Reelfoot Lake State Park will temporarily close the Kirby Pocket boat ramp starting July 28 for approximately 10 weeks of renovations. Park Manager Henry Robertson advises using alternative ramps such as Sunset boat ramp during the construction.

A new sunflower field at Dix Park in Raleigh, over 125,000 seeds planted, is attracting pollinators and will later feed wildlife, underscoring urban ecological efforts.

The City of Pembroke Pines invites the community to the grand opening of the Dream Park Community Center on August 16, featuring activities, music, and giveaways.

Lawrence, Indiana has developed parklands into habitats for pollinators, including bees and monarch butterflies, enhancing biodiversity and beautifying parks.

The City of Dunedin, Florida, celebrates "Be Nice to a Bug Day" by promoting the importance of bees to the ecosystem and agriculture via a Facebook post and suggests ways to protect these crucial pollinators.

The Mayer Car Show & Festival facilitated community engagement for the Baylor Regional Park plan through classic cars, family fun, and opportunities for feedback.

Manhattan Park in East Grand Rapids celebrates its renovation with a ribbon-cutting on July 15, highlighting new amenities, including a splash pad and updated courts, based on community feedback from the 2020 Master Plan.

State Forest State Park in Colorado announces trail closures due to the Michigan Ditch Mitigation project, affecting American Lakes and Michigan Ditch trails from July to late fall. Other trails remain open.

Riverdale Park in Germantown is set for a $1.6 million upgrade by Wagner General Construction, including new parking, ADA-accessible paths, pickleball courts, and drainage systems.